Description[]
The Jaguar E-Type, known as the XK-E in the American market, is a front-mid-engined sports car manufactured by Jaguar from 1961 to 1974. Designed by Malcolm Sayer, the E-Type was based on the racing D-Type and employed a front subframe carrying the engine, front suspension and front bodywork bolted directly to the bodytub. The cars were powered by a 3.8L XK inline-6. The car has consistently been cited as one of the most pleasant-looking cars ever made.
The Lightweight E-Type, essentially a racing version of the E-Type, was introduced in 1963 as a follow-up to the D-Type. These made use of extensive amounts of aluminum and were fitted with a tuned version of the 3.8L XK inline-6, fitted with an aluminum engine block, mated to either a 4- or 5-speed ZF manual; this engine produced about 300 horsepower. These cars were raced; although they did not see major success the cars saw success at smaller races and in private hands. Twelve chassis were produced, as well as six "continuation" cars produced since 2014; today, the Lightweight E-Type is one of the rarest and most desirable versions of the E-Type.
Versions[]
The Jaguar Lightweight E-Type has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Car Culture: Team Transport #14 |
British Racing Green | Blank white roundels on doors & hood; front & rear details | Green / Metal |
Smoke tint | Black | SRR | FYT13 | Thailand | Base code(s): M37, M38 | 
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| 2020 | Iconic Racers Collector Set | ZAMAC | Blank white roundels on doors & hood, headlights, front indicators, rear lights, E-Type Jaguar on rear, petrol cap detail. | ZAMAC | Smoke tint | Black | SRR | GMH43 | Thailand | Base code(s): N32, N34, N36 | 
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| 2021 | Car Culture: British Horsepower 2/5 |
White | Blue stripes from front to back, front + rear lights | White / Metal |
Clear | Black | SRR | GRJ60 | Thailand | Base code(s): N40, N41, N43, N44 | 
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| 2023 | Collector Edition | Spectraflame pale pink | "2" with purple & silver stripes along top & sides; Hot Wheels logo on sides; "HW 68" on hood; "E TYPE JAGUAR" on trunk; painted headlights & taillights | ZAMAC | Clear | Black | RLRRSteelie | HKL67 | Malaysia | Kroger/Walmart Mail-in Base code(s): R38 |
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| 2024 | Virtual Garage (Series 9) #16 |
Spectraflame British Racing Green | Gumball "11" on sides and hood, Hot Wheels logo and yellow checkered pattern becoming solid on sides, yellow rally stripes along top, "E-TYPE JAGUAR" on trunk, detailed headlights and taillights | Spectraflame British Racing Green / Metal |
Light smoke tint | Tan | SRR | JDK53 | Malaysia | 4,350 produced Base code(s): T34, T37 |
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| 2025 | National Icons 2/5 |
Metalflake blue | Detailed headlights and taillights, white striping, "63" on hood and sides | ZAMAC | Light smoke tint | Black | S5 | JBY90 | Indonesia | Base code(s): U11I, U13I | 
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